Solid foundations for success at GCSE and beyond are laid in these first three years so all pupils have opportunities to progress in English, mathematics and sciences, the humanities such as history, geography and religious studies, the creative areas of music, drama, art and design technology and all pupils take French. Lessons in ICT allow them to start working towards modules for the European Computer Driving Licence. In Year 8, all pupils take a second modern language (either German or Spanish) along with Latin, and they continue with all three languages to the end of Year 9. Physical skills are developed in PE lessons, a games afternoon and some of the activities under the aegis of the Seckford Scheme on Friday afternoons.